Handmade concrete planters with marbled finish created in a DIY workshop

Concrete Planter Workshop


Discover the art of concrete crafting in this hands-on workshop in Sydney. Learn how to design and create your own stylish concrete planters from scratch, perfect for adding a modern green touch to your home or workspace.

Guided by an experienced tutor, you’ll mould, pour and shape your own pots while exploring contemporary decorative techniques such as marbling effects. Using both handmade and pre-made planters as your canvas, you’ll experiment with texture, colour and finishing styles to create unique pieces.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll unlock creative possibilities for applying concrete techniques to jewellery, furniture and other bespoke homewares.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental principles of mixing and working with concrete.
  • Apply decorative effects including colour techniques and marbling.
  • Finish and seal your projects for long-lasting indoor or outdoor use.

Course Content

  • Step-by-step concrete mixing and moulding techniques.
  • Using moulds and creating decorative finishes.
  • Applying concrete skills to other creative projects.

Materials Provided

  • Concrete, paints and all decorative materials.
  • Recycled moulds for shaping your planters.
  • One small succulent for one completed pot.

Details

You will learn

  • Mix and work with concrete using proper techniques
  • Create decorative finishes including marbling effects
  • Seal and maintain concrete planters for durability

You will get

  • All concrete, paints and decorative materials
  • Use of recycled moulds
  • One small succulent to take home

Appropriate for

Beginners to experienced DIY enthusiasts looking to expand their creative skills.


Preparation

What to bring

  • A sturdy box for transporting planters
  • Apron or old clothes that can get dirty
  • Closed-in shoes

What to wear

Wear old clothes and closed-in shoes


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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